--- title: "Centralised Adult Flu Procurement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2026-04-27" --- # Centralised Adult Flu Procurement Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1c0.json) ## Summary The ongoing procurement process, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), aims to centralise the procurement and distribution of adult flu vaccines. This initiative falls under the goods category within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on vaccines as per the CPV classification 33651600. The project is currently at the tender update stage, with a major amendment in April 2026 indicating the commencement of centralised procurement and distribution would potentially begin in the winter of 2029/2030, ensuring ample preparation time. The procurement involves consultations with primary care representatives to stabilise market impacts, and efforts are aligned with the NHS Vaccination Strategy (2023). The UKHSA, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, serves as the buyer overseeing this project. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vaccine manufacturing, wholesaling, and medical logistics. Companies with a licensed adult flu vaccine or those developing such vaccines can tap into potential growth by engaging in the proposed centralised framework. Medical logistics providers, both wholesale and distribution, stand to benefit from streamlined engagements and potential market expansion. To participate, interested parties are encouraged to engage with the UKHSA’s pre-market activities and consultations via the Atamis eTendering system. This approach enables businesses to expand their presence in the UK healthcare sector while contributing to the ongoing improvements in flu vaccine distribution models. ## Notice Central Adult Flu Vaccine Procurement and Distribution Project Update To Industry. ### Lot Information Lot 1 UKHSA, as the potential Contracting Authority, are leading the pre-market engagement activity with the purpose to: * Gain a better understanding of the 'as-is' adult NHS flu programme from the perspective of vaccine manufacturers and wholesalers * Understand what impact centralising the procurement and/or supply of adult flu vaccine would potentially have on the market including current capability and capacity; options under consideration include o Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines using a Centralised Framework Contract o UKHSA Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines and maintaining existing supply and distribution methods o UKHSA Procuring Adult Flu Vaccines and ingesting supply centrally for distribution o Maintaining the status quo * Explore any potential barriers, opportunities, benefits or risks there may be with a central procurement and/or supply approach. * Have an open dialogue with the market to ensure a full understanding of the future landscape. The market engagement will take the form of a questionnaire available via our e-procurement system, which you will be asked to complete and return. Once returned, you may be invited for a 1:1 meeting with the project team to discuss your answers and provide clarification. It is anticipated that these meetings will take place during November/December 2024. Who would we like to hear from? We are keen to engage with those suppliers who already have a licenced adult flu vaccine and/or have experience of the UK adult flu market, who have an adult flu vaccine in development, or who may have an adult flu vaccine in their future product development pipeline, and with medical logistics providers both wholesale and distribution. How to participate? The opportunity will be available on the Atamis eTendering system, access here: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome . If you do not already have an account you can easily register for one via the same link. You will then be able to search for this opportunity and access the questionnaire and any other related documents. Please note that all correspondence must be conducted through the Atamis system. The response window will close at 5pm on Sunday 17th November 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037882-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33651600 - Vaccines ## Release History - 27 Apr 2026 at 09:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037882-2026 - 3 Oct 2025 at 14:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062260-2025 - 11 Nov 2024 at 16:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036469-2024 - 28 Oct 2024 at 10:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034816-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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